Imperial by Wesker

Imperial caught me off guard, but not in a bad way. Although it isn’t my usual scent, I can’t deny it’s beautifully crafted with a stunning design. My nose doesn’t pick up the cherry or the top notes; what I detect are the heart and base. What really sticks with me is the mimosa, which I smell from the very beginning to the very end. I don’t love it, but I don’t hate it either, as mimosa tends to dominate my senses and is rarely to my taste. I ordered a sample expecting something different, and as I feared, the mimosa is the only note I can detect. I also notice the powdery aspect of the violet, the cotton, the musk, and that strange metallic sensation of ‘hot iron’—though it’s a figurative description, it does smell somewhat like that. The official story is brilliant, apart from the cherry, which I don’t smell but others might. It’s a quality, original, springy fragrance with a feminine touch, more suited to daytime wear. It has a noticeable but not overpowering sillage. Don’t buy it blindly; we’ve all made mistakes before, but this, due to that metallic note, isn’t for everyone. It’s lovely and has good longevity, but for me, it’s not my scent.

Imperial ES is, without a doubt, one of the finest violet perfumes I have ever tried. While the violet with its floral and talcum-powdered notes takes the lead, there is a potent fruity side featuring delicious cherries that are very pleasant at the opening, reminiscent of an older sister to Lost Cherry. The dry-down is powdery, creamy, and filled with delightful almond notes. What is curious is that a very distinct metallic character emerges throughout the development. The performance is incredible, typical of the Wesker collection: over 13 hours on the skin and notable projection for the first 5-6 hours. If you enjoy violets, cherries, and perfumes with that metallic touch, this is your best option. Scent: 10, Longevity: 10, Projection: 8, Versatility: 7, Originality: 10, Overall: 10.